Dogecoin News Update: Trump's Chainsaw Agency Dissolved, Efficiency Initiative Continues Amid Bureaucratic Reform

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under President Donald Trump to streamline federal operations and reduce expenditures, has been dissolved eight months ahead of its planned July 2026 sunset.

, bringing an end to a widely publicized effort that aimed to root out "waste, fraud, and abuse," but drew criticism for its lack of transparency and unverifiable savings. Kupor explained that is no longer operating as a "centralized agency," with its responsibilities now falling under the Office of Personnel Management, which .

Originally headed by Elon Musk, DOGE became infamous for its sweeping budget cuts, which included laying off tens of thousands of government workers and reallocating funds to support Trump’s policy goals. Musk, who

, made headlines by wielding a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February 2025 to illustrate his intentions. Although the agency boasted of saving tens of billions, independent experts were unable to substantiate these claims due to .

After Musk’s exit in May 2025, which followed a public disagreement with Trump over budget issues, DOGE’s decline accelerated. The departure of Musk led to a wave of resignations among top officials, including Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, who responsible for overhauling government websites. Zachary Terrell, who previously worked on DOGE’s health systems team, , while Rachel Riley moved to the Office of Naval Research. Kupor reported that , a figure that far surpasses Trump’s proposed four-to-one replacement policy.

Although DOGE has been shuttered, the Trump administration maintains that its efforts to cut costs are ongoing. White House spokesperson Liz Huston remarked, "

to curb waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the federal government, and he remains committed to fulfilling that promise." The administration is now prioritizing the use of artificial intelligence to pinpoint unnecessary regulations, with Scott Langmack— at the Department of Housing and Urban Development—now leading this initiative.

States led by Republicans, such as Idaho and Florida, are

, indicating a shift toward localized versions of the agency’s mission. Meanwhile, Trump’s freeze on federal hiring, which , has been lifted. Kupor stressed that there are "no mandated staff reductions," and the focus is now on "delivering excellent service as efficiently as possible."

Opponents contend that DOGE leaves behind a record of unmet goals. Economist Justin Wolfers

. The agency’s short lifespan—less than a year—was characterized by lawsuits, protests from dismissed employees, and internal strife, including regarding fiscal strategies.

While DOGE has been dissolved, its focus on deregulation and efficiency continues to shape the administration’s broader policies. Kupor stated these reforms will be "embedded" throughout government agencies, ensuring that "DOGE’s core principles endure"